I really wish that firearms weren't necessary, but I firmly believe that only I can account for my own future. .

Its an interesting mindset or cultural reference,

But think about that, statistically, your personal future is more limited in a country or culture that nurtures sales and/or use of guns. It just is. Gun related violence per capita sort of numbers. What is out there shows they are much higher in countries that openly sell them, black market or not. The numbers don't lie.